ACTOR’S EXPRESS
June 19-July 19 “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.” A reinvention of the smash rock hit about an internationally ignored rock singer, Hedwig, and her search for love and stardom. Adult content. Shows Wed.-Sun. (no show July 6). 887 W. Marietta St. 404/607-SHOW.

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS
July 15-27 “Bremen Town Musicians” by Crabtree Puppet Theatre, Halifax, VT.
July 29-Aug. 10 “Sleeping Beauty” by Paul Mesner, Kansas City, MS.
Shows Tues.-Sun. Call for times. 1404 Spring St., NW at 18th Street. 404/873-3391.

GEORGIA SHAKESPEARE
Summer Repertory Season
June 11-Aug. 3
“As You Like It” by William Shakespeare
“The Merchant of Venice” by William Shakespeare
“All’s Well That Ends Well” by William Shakespeare
Family Classic Series Production
July 18-Aug. 2 “Tom Thumb the Great.” A world premiere by Margaret Baldwin.
Shows Tues.-Sun. (with some exceptions). Conant Performing Arts Center at Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Rd. For more information, call 404/264-0020.

“HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL”
Aug. 15-24 Disney Theatrical Productions and Theater of the Stars present the new touring stage version of the phenomenally popular Disney Channel movie. The Atlanta engagement at the Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St., is the final stop on the national tour. theaterofthestars.com. 404/817-8700.

“THE COLOR PURPLE”
July 15-Aug. 3 Theater of the Stars, in association with National Black Arts Festival, presents the Oprah Winfrey production of the Broadway musical hit based on Alice Walker’s award-winning novel. This amazing story of hope is a testament to the healing power of love and a celebration of life. Shows Tues.-Sun. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St., NE. 404/817-8700.

THEATRE IN THE SQUARE
July 10-Aug. 3 “Mount Pleasant Homecoming.” The beloved Sanders family reunites for more quirky shenanigans combined with some of their trademark fine gospel harmonies. Great family fun!
Shows Tues.-Sun. 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 770/422-8369.

THEATRICAL OUTFIT
July 16-27 “Gee’s Bend.” An encore run of the sell-out play based on the true stories of the courageous women of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, whose beautiful hand-sewn quilts have toured the country to critical acclaim. Wed.-Sun. The Balzer Theater at Herren’s, 84 Luckie St. 678/528-1500.